HEALTH CONDITIONS

The health conditions that matter the most to Albertans are largely preventable. Select a condition and find proven ways to reduce the risk.

Health conditions, sometimes called chronic conditions or diseases, are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and the treatment accounts for the majority of health care spending.

Research indicates a large number of health conditions are a result of unhealthy lifestyles or negative physical and social environments. Given that a majority of health conditions are preventable, these losses and spending can be avoided with effective prevention1.